Learn about loans and credit to help make informed decisions
It’s important to understand loans and credit if you’re thinking about borrowing money.
Help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students living away from home
ABSTUDY can assist with orientation and travel for special purpose visits.
Carers, tell us about changes in your care arrangements
If you get either Carer Payment or Carer Allowance, it’s important to tell us if the person you care for moves into an aged care home.
Moving for study in Semester 2
You may be eligible for financial support to help with your move.
When to update your accommodation details for Rent Assistance
If you get Rent Assistance you should update your accommodation details within 14 days if there’s a change.
Parental Leave Pay days to increase from 1 July 2026
Parental Leave Pay will increase from 120 days to 130 days on 1 July 2026.
Paid Parental Leave Superannuation Contribution payments to start
From July 2026, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will start paying superannuation contributions on Parental Leave Pay.
What to do if a Centrepay business you pay is removed
If a business you make payments to is removed from Centrepay, your deduction will stop.
Working extra hours over the holidays may affect your student payment
Report how much money you make, so we can pay you the right amount.
It’s time to estimate your 2026-27 family income
You need to estimate your family income, so we pay you the right amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS).